Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Contents vii
4. Contributors ix
5. 1. Anaesthesia in relation to surgery 1
6. 2. Evaluation of the patient before anaesthesia 7
7. 3. Preanaesthetic médication 14
8. 4. General anaesthesia 18
9. 5. Neuromuscular transmission and muscle relaxation 53
10. 6. Regional anaesthesia 63
11. 7. Care of the unconscious patient 69
12. 8. Respiration and anaesthesia 77
13. 9. Cardiovascular homeostasis in relation to anaesthesia and resuscitation 88
14. 10. Fluid and electrolyte balance 104
15. 11. Acid-base balance 113
16. 12. Complications of anaesthesia 122
17. 13. Postoperative problems and care 151
18. 14. Obstetrical anaesthesia and resuscitation of the newborn 161
19. 15. Special considerations in paediatric anaesthesia 171
20. Index 187